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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,744 and 499,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,744 and 499,727 is: 764,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,744 : 499,727 = 499,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,744/499,727 = 499,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,744x = 499,727 × 499,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,744x = 249,727,074,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,727,074,529/326,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,289.70

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